Tomorrow is Tomorrow is the third episode of the FX limited series, Shōgun. The episode premiered on March 5, 2024.
Synopsis[]
After Blackthorne survives a brazen assassination attempt, Toranaga realizes he must ferry his allies out of Osaka or risk certain defeat.
Plot Summary[]
Yabushige writes a new will after being summoned by Toranaga. Yabushige goes to meet with Toranaga and hands over his sword to Nagakado before entering. Toranaga tells him about the attack from the night prior and asks him what he knows about the society of the Amida. Yabushige explains that he only knows what everyone knows - that they are assassins sworn by the most sacred oaths of the Buddha Amida. Toranaga asks what he might pay for his head, implying that Yabushige was behind the attack. Instead of sending Yabushige to be killed, he asks him what he wants, which is the Suraga Province to expand his fief. Toranaga tells him he shall have it in exchange for his true loyalty.
Father Martin Alvito apologizes to the Captain General Ferreira, insisting that he can not sail his ship to Macao yet because Toranaga found out about the great profits the Portuguese have made from their monopoly over the China trade. The Captain tells him he doesn’t work for the Church- he works for the Crown - and the Black Ship leaves tonight. Rodrigues warns him they won’t be invited back if they leave without clearance.
Mariko oversees a doctor who tends to John’s injuries. Buntaro comes in and tells Mariko that they, with John, will go to Ajiro. Meanwhile, Hiromatsu brings Fuji her husband and child’s remains and tells her their lord requests that she go to Ajiro that evening.
Yabushige, Yoshii Nagakado, and a group gather to set off to Ajiro with John, Kiri No Kata, Mariko, and others - without Toranaga. However, Ishido shows up upset that Toranaga did not give a day’s notice before Kiri’s departure so that he could pay his respects. Ishido speaks to Kiri and she informs him there are too many assassins in Osaka and this is why she plans to leave.
When Lady Shizu screams in pain from her pregnancy, Toranaga takes the opportunity to discreetly go into one of the carriages, disguised, switching places with Kiri when Ishido isn't looking. Ishido leaves and wishes them a safe journey. His men escorts them to the gate of the castle. En route, Mariko informs John that Toranaga is known for his trickery and that if he is found not only will Toranaga be killed but all of them will be. When exiting the castle gate, a man demands to verify every person leaving on orders from Lord Ishido. John, realizing no one is going to stop the man from searching Toranaga's carriage, creates a distraction before he opens the carriage.
Under Yabushige's command, the convoy proceed to leave and head to Ajiro. Mariko tells John about her husband Buntaro and he tells her about his children, Tudor and Elizabeth. Suddenly, the group get attacked by a group of ambushers with flaming arrows. Mariko opens the door to Toranaga’s carriage and his men are surprised to see him there. Many men get killed. Toranaga believes they are there for the Anjin. Lord Kiyama is revealed to be giving the orders of the attack. Mariko herself joins in on the fight. The men scream that Lord Ishido must be informed, after realizing Toranaga is there, and they run off. Ultimately, Toranaga, John, Yabushige, Fuji, and Mariko escape and reach the harbor. John recognizes the crew there and they see the Black Ship. They board row boats to head to the ship. Buntaro, left behind, fights off ambushers as they arrive to stop them from leaving. They decide to leave Buntaro behind even after he successfully fights off ambushers. Toranaga bows to him and he bows back. He makes eye contact with Mariko and then rushes up to the attackers to fight until his death.
Lord Kiyama speaks with Ishido about Yabushige’s betrayal. They watch while a group of Kiyama’s men in boats block the pathway of Toranaga and the others. Toranaga negotiates with Captain Ferreira to secure passage, offering a share in silk trade profits and permission to construct a church in Edo. After much debate, the Portuguese agree - however they have a stipulation that the Anjin remain behind. Toranaga insists he is his guest but reluctantly agrees. John watches the ship pull away but decides he’s not going to stay behind - he races to catch up with the Black Ship.
Kiyama insists that the ships will never make it past his men. However, they successfully pass. John’s ship successfully passes as well, with a little help from Rodrigues who says it’s a debt repaid.
Ishido confronts Kiyama, emphasizing his disappointment at his plan to get rid of both the barbarian and Toranaga has failed thus far. Hiromatsu arrives to deliver the news of Toranaga's resignation as a Regent. Ishido threatens Toranaga with impeachment, insisting the piece of paper changes nothing. Hiromatsu informs him that Taikō required five regents for any vote and that he is afraid to inform Ishido he only has four now.
John admits to Mariko that he deserted his family to pursue a life at sea. He apologizes for her husband’s death. Toranaga approaches and thanks John for his bravery. He shows John that he his journals (a gift from the priests) and explains that they will need to be translated, which will take a long time. In the meantime, he intends to prepare for war and asks John to train a regiment in foreign tactics using weapons from the ship. In exchange, he asks for the return of his men and his ship. John is given the title of "Hatamoto," a great honor, and John thanks him. Toranaga asks John to join him for a swim and asks John to teach him how to dive. John agrees and then races Toranaga to the shore.
Cast & Characters[]
Starring[]
- Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga
- Cosmo Jarvis as John Blackthorne
- Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko
- Tadanobu Asano as Kashigi Yabushige
- Takehiro Hira as Ishido Kazunari
- Moeka Hoshi as Usami Fuji
- Shinnosuke Abe as Toda "Buntaro" Hirokatsu
- Tokuma Nishioka as Toda Hiromatsu
- Yasunari Takeshima as Muraji
- Yuki Kura as Yoshii Nagakado
- Tommy Bastow as Father Martin Alvito
- Yoriko Dōguchi as Kiri No Kata
Supporting[]
- Néstor Carbonell as Vasco Rodrigues
- Hiromoto Ida as Lord Kiyama ukon Sadanaga
- Toshi Toda as Lord Sugiyama
- Nobuya Shimamoto as Nebara Jozen
- Paulino Nunes as Father Dell'Aqua
- Louis Ferreira as Captain Ferreira
Quotes[]
We think pillowing is necessary to good health. In fact, some say the moments of the clouds and the rain is as near to heaven as they can get.
Lady Mariko
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